Rethinking forest management: The future of BC forestryThursday 2 Apr 2026 Hear how Canada are changing public opinion of the forestry industry. Host Dallas Smith sits down with Shannon Janzen, former Vice President at Western Forest Products and a key contributor to the recent independent report, From Conflict to Care: BC’s Forest Future, for a thoughtful conversation on the challenges and future of British Columbia’s forestry sector.Drawing on a range of experience in the forestry sector, Shannon shares her perspective on the structural barriers impacting the industry today. She also explores lessons learned from her work as a consultant supporting Indigenous communities in business development, highlighting the growing importance of collaboration between Nations and the opportunity to rethink forest management with respect to the unique challenges faced by different regions across B.C. Dallas and Shannon also explore the background and some of the key findings of the recent report, highlighting the need to find opportunities amidst the challenges and the importance of building trusting relationships as a prerequisite for certainty and sustainability. Listeners will gain insight into the importance of regional decision-making, the limitations of outdated legislation, and the need to incorporate modern technology into management approaches. Source: Rez Dog Walkers |
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